COMMUNITY UPDATE. We envision a community free of hunger and homelessness.

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1 COMMUNITY UPDATE We envision a community free of hunger and homelessness.

2 You Can COUNT on The Homeless Coalition CHARLOTTE COUNTY POINT IN TIME COUNTS (One day snap shot in January each year) In 6 years, the number of homeless children DROPPED 69% 1, Nearly 25% of clients served by our Food Pantry are SENIORS This year, the Homeless Coalition assisted 805 people to STAY in their homes Did You Know?? The Homeless Coalition receives more than 20,000 calls for help every year If you are Homeless, the Coalition provides you a place to receive your mail 127 HOMELESS VETERANS moved into a home of their own this year School age children living in our shelter are bused to their Home School to add stability to their lives

3 BRIDGES Out of POVERTY What causes poverty? Why does it seem so difficult to eliminate? What are some of the steps people can take to escape poverty and live self-sufficient lives? These are the questions answered by Bridges Out of Poverty, a workshop that examines the dynamics that cause poverty both individual and social and allow it to continue. At the foundation of the program is the belief that poverty, middle class, and wealth are the products of either abundance or a lack of resources. Far from dry theory, Bridges teaches participants real-world skills to alleviate poverty by providing them with the tools and strategies they need to remove barriers to their independence. It brings people from all sectors and economic classes together to improve job retention rates, build necessary resources, improve outcomes, and support those who are moving out of poverty. Getting Ahead Graduates The Homeless Coalition has already had graduation ceremonies complete with diplomas and cake for the more than 170 participants who have completed the 14 week program, and gone forward with their newfound skills and stronger economic footing to work towards becoming financially independent.

4 FISCAL YEAR INDIVIDUALS 7% CORPORATIONS 1% FAITH-BASED 2% FEDERAL 29% STATE 19% COUNTY 9% UNITED WAY 2% FOUNDATIONS 21% SPECIAL EVENTS 7% EARNED INCOME 3% INCOME EXPENSES EMERGENCY SHELTER 27% HUNGER PREVENTION 18% HOMELESS PREVENTION/ BRIDGES 13% LEAD AGENCY 18% PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING 7% ADMINISTRATION 17% $ 1,200,625 in donated food, clothing and household goods $356,950 in donated volunteer services More than 800 volunteers gave more than 33,000 hours of their time over the last year Joe Angelini III Teri Ashley Immediate Past President Andrew Barco Treasurer Justin Gerow Foundation Chair Ashley B. Houseman Rick Ilmberger Polly Johnson Angela M. Hogan, Chief Executive Officer John Fanning, Director of Business Operations BOARD OF DIRECTORS Richard Lancette Linda Simmons Steve Lineberry Toni Simpson - Past Foundation Chair Louis Henyecz Kay Tracy Board President Greg Novack Olga Triola Lara Praizner President Elect Mark Martella - Emeritus Director W. Kevin Russell - Past President LEADERSHIP TEAM Tina Figliuolo, Director of Development & Community Relations Alecia Cunningham, Director of Social Services

5 10 Reasons to INVEST in the Homeless Coalition You are thanking a Veteran let them know they matter and that our community wants to ensure they have food and safe place to sleep at night 2 Curtis and Tonya Abel Thomas and Yoko Cappiello Justin and Katrin Gerow Thomas and Manuela Gruber Cynthia Guffey You are a part of the solution it takes private donors to get this job done government can t do it and we can t do it alone You are helping the individuals, families and Veterans of your community 4 You are providing educational programs to increase self-sufficiency You are giving someone hope 6 You are providing food, shelter and financial assistance for individuals, seniors, families and children in need You are lending a safety net for those in crisis, 91% of the families we serve do not return to homelessness You are feeding the hungry 9 7 You are involved in breaking the cycle of generational poverty through education and preventing the reoccurrence of homelessness You are keeping families together through their toughest struggles FRIENDS OF THE FOUNDATION The Homeless Coalition Foundation exists to raise vital funds to support the mission of the Homeless Coalition. This amazing generous group is comprised exclusively of donors who give unrestricted gifts of over $1,000. Thank You Friends! John and Angela Hogan Joe and Diane Jesuele Britt and Angie Matthiessen Linda Pizarro Greg and Karen Raquet Valerie Reed Debra Reynolds Nancy Sharpless Randy and Toni Simpson Ted and Sandy Wierzbarowski To learn more about investing in the Homeless Coalition and to join the Friends of the Foundation, please contact Tina Figliuolo at (941) , ext. 118 or Events@CCHomelessCoalition.org.

6 Special thanks to: HOMELESS COALITION P.O. Box Murdock, FL Address Service Requested PORT CHARLOTTE Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Ft. Myers, FL Permit No. 803